Salk speakers have been on my radar for a long time. Not only beautiful looking speakers, with numerous options available, but I've only heard good things about how they sound. It looks like the M80s play lower than the Songtowers or SongBirds, those being the closest in price of the Salk towers to the Axioms.

Like any good speakers, each will offer excellent sound (or should) and any difference a matter of personal taste.

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